DEVELOPMENT OF CATAPULT, AIRCRAFT EJECTION SEAT, XM10
Abstract
Frankford Arsenal was requested to adapt the ballistic geometry of the rocket assisted pilot ejection catapult, RAPEC No. 1, to USAF aircraft requirements, specifically, as a replacement for M4 catapults presently installed in the F104 aircraft. The existing RAPEC No. 1 catapult was successfully scaled down to meet the USAF requirements. The XM10 catapult supplies the necessary thrust and, consequently, ejection height to permit low-level ejections from highperformance aircraft. This device is now ready for qualification and analysis tests. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0270108
Entities
People
- H.d. Macdonald
Organizations
- Frankford Arsenal